std::unique_ptr

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std::unique_ptr
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Defined in header <memory>
template<     class T,     class Deleter = std::default_delete<T> > class unique_ptr;		(C++11 feature)

std::unique_ptr is a smart pointer that retains sole ownership of an object through a pointer. The unique_ptr can not be copied, thus it is guaranteed to be the only unique_ptr referring to that object. When the unique_ptr is destroyed, it disposes of the object through its deleter.

Contents 1 Member types 2 Member functions 3 Member functions 3.1 Modifiers 3.2 Observers 4 Non-member functions

[edit] Member types

Member type	Definition
pointer	std::remove_reference<D>::type::pointer if that type exists, otherwise T* This section is incomplete
element_type	T
deleter_type	Deleter

[edit] Member functions

Member functions
(constructor)	constructs new unique_ptr (public member function)
(destructor)	destructs the managed object if such is present (public member function)
operator=	assigns the unique_ptr (public member function)
Modifiers
release	returns a pointer to the managed object and releases the ownership (public member function)
reset	replaces the managed object (public member function)
swap	swaps the managed objects (public member function)
Observers
get	returns a pointer to the managed object (public member function)
get_deleter	returns the deleter that is used for destruction of the managed object (public member function)
operator* operator->	dereferences pointer to the managed object (public member function)
operator bool	checks if there is associated managed object (public member function)

[edit] Non-member functions

std::swap(unique_ptr) (C++11)	specializes the std::swap() algorithm (function template)

This section is incomplete